Lot no. 75
75. JULES LELEU (1883-1961)
Suite of four wall lights 2821 known as the Question Mark
Created in 1938 for the actor Harry Baur; produced circa 1942-1946
Brass and glass; fabric
Each with shade: H: 35 cm (13.3/4 in.); W: 28 cm (11 in.); D: 10 cm (3.7/8 in.)
Provenance
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lardillat Collection, France
Then by inheritance to the present owner
Bibliography
G. Varenne, "Jules Leleu" in Mobilier et Décoration, August-September-October 1945, p. 51
G. Poulain, "Leleu" in Mobilier et Décoration, n. 5, May 1946, p. 27
V. Jutheau, Jules et André Leleu, Ed. Vecteurs, Paris, 1989, p. 171
F. Siriex, Leleu: décorateurs ensembliers, Ed. Monelle Hayot, Paris, 2007, p. 342
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
20th century Antique art and decorative objects
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